Meditation is the buzz word in the mental health field right now. And for good reason. It provides so much strength and stillness to deal with the hectic whirlwind of our lives. Sometimes, though, it can be hard. Do you Read more
I love saag aloo; that well known spinach (or kale) and potato curry. I also love saag paneer; substituting the potatoes for indian cheese. For a hearty, full meal, I thought why not combine them? The result, saag-aloo-paneer is delicious Read more
The elder tree that lurks in my garden makes an attempt each year to take over. Every year, I chop it back to its stalk and ensure it doesn’t achieve its goal. Every year I think I should probably dig Read more
Sluggish, lacking in energy, disturbed bowels, lack of proper hunger, excess phlegm or just out-and-out exhaustion. These are just some of the things you may feel if you have āma. If you recognise any of these symptoms, read on, the Read more
Even the green-smoothie averse child likes this one! For how and when to have smoothies, see here.
Two of my three children like this creamy green smoothie, the other is not a green-smoothie man.
I think this fresh and zingy green smoothie is just wonderful. It is more of an adult smoothie than a child one. For the pros and cons of drinking smoothies, see here.
Like it or not, juicing and blending is taking us by storm. Seen as quick and easy way to dose up with essential vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting antioxidants, smoothies and juices have become a much larger part of our diet. Read more
Whether you are looking to eat healthily or are diving head-first into a prescribed Ayurvedic diet to fix a problem, here are some top pantry essentials. I’m going to assume you have your own policy on organic v. non-organic and Read more
Sleepy in the afternoon? Sluggish in the morning? Unable to fall asleep at night? Finding meditation or study difficult? You may be planning your activities at times when they work against you rather than for you. While writing my last article Read more